The Missing Billions: What $12B Could Have Bought Our Kids
These numbers are hard to wrap your head around. In just the first two weeks, the United States allocated a whopping $12 billion. Now, let's break this down. With $12 billion, we could fund a full year of child care for about 900,000 children. That's...
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These numbers are hard to wrap your head around. In just the first two weeks, the United States allocated a whopping $12 billion. Now, let's break this down. With $12 billion, we could fund a full year of child care for about 900,000 children. That's nearly a million kids who could have access to affordable care, allowing parents to work without the nagging worry of child care costs.Imagine the relief for those families. The average cost of child care hovers around $12,000 per child annually. So, for many families, that financial burden is immense, often leading to tough decisions about work schedules and affordability.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support</a>.
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